Primary Care Transition Study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether providing targeted transition-related skills through interventions with varying degrees of intensity (from the low intensity Basic intervention group, to the mild intensity Group Intervention group, to the high intensity Full Intervention group) results in improved transition readiness and self-care skills and improved successful transition to adult-based services for young adults with chronic health conditions. Secondary objectives include determining if the transition interventions enhance transition-related satisfaction among participants, their caregivers and the involved pediatric and adult providers.

Young Adult Inclusion Criteria:

• Males or females age 19 years of age or older
• Presence of at least 1 Chronic Condition and/or Cognitive Disability
• Last visit with pediatric primary care provider occurring on or after January 1, 2011
• Currently active in one of four identified pediatric practices (Cobbs Creek, Chestnut Hill, Market Street, West Chester)
• Current primary care provider approval for participation
• English speaking

Young Adult Exclusion Criteria:

• Male or female age < 19 years
• No presence of a chronic condition or cognitive disability
• Last visit with pediatric PCP occurring prior to January 1, 2011
• Not currently active in one of four identified pediatric practices (Cobbs Creek, Chestnut Hill, Market Street, West Chester)
• Current PCP disapproves participation
• Non-English speaking

Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:

• Has a child enrolled in the study
• Child has consented/assented to allow them to participate
• English speaking

Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:

• Child did not consent/assent to allow them to participate
• Non-English speaking